First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - 18 weeks in

I filed my claim 18 weeks ago after being let go as an IT help-desk technician. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.